Solid state vocal limiter / compressor

[ibanez468]

Yeah, personally, I'm using the dbx 166A. Don't think it's even in circulation anymore. But it's been a true workhorse for me though, even after all of these years that I've had it.http://www.g2entertainment.com/sound/DB ... .htmlI-468

[ernstinen]

Jun 15, 2008, 12:39pm, billg wrote:Don't see a 160x, but here's a 160a. What's the diff?From another "gear" forum:"I have three DBX 160X's, 1 DBX 160XT, and 1 DBX 160A. The A feels more 'plasticy' and uses cheaper parts on the front. I think it's all machine assembled too on the inside...I've never compared them to each other though as far as sounds go...I just use the X's first, the XT next, and the A last in order of importance.""The DBX 160A sounds 'smaller' for some reason.""One reason to buy a 160x is that most SSL rooms still use them. Can't argue with that."There ya have it. There are a few on eBay, and with the 160X you can bridge them together if you want to use them in stereo.Also, the 160XT I believe has XLR ins and outs, whereas the 160X is 1/4" --- but most people think the 160X "sounds better," why I dunno. dbx probably used cheaper parts the more they "improved" the line. Ern